About the book: year / In the Zone of Breakdown, time itself flows differently, instantly turning a mere mortal into dust. Only a few are able to see the ruins of magical cities, ancient treasures and eerie guards. Duty marked the way for the sorcerer: his only friend disappeared along with the military expedition. The deputy prosecutor feels hopeless. She was left with no other choice, destroying her old life. What can they find other than death? What will they be able to oppose to ancient, forgotten witchcraft? What awaits at the end of the journey? Perhaps not at all what they want to find…